Libertygives Foundation
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Key facts about Libertygives Foundation
- EIN
- 20-8004437
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $729,390
- Grants made (2024)
- 97
- Average grant
- $7,519
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $8,839
- Primary geography
- Colorado (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Organizations meeting eligibility criteria should work with their Liberty Media contact to submit an application.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Libertygives Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Libertygives Foundation's 97 itemized 2024 grants were Colorado (87%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (35 grants), Parker, CO (6 grants), Centennial, CO (5 grants) and Littleton, CO (5 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9K
-22.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$729K
-2.7% YoY
Grant Count
97
-4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+2.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Libertygives Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to encourage and promote charitable giving. Since 2010, LibertyGives Foundation has maintained a permanent theme for corporate giving: to support charities that address the needs of underprivileged youth in Colorado, with a focus on proactive and preventative services.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Nonprofit human services
- Human and social services
- Poverty alleviation
- Community health
- Health and medical services
- Health and wellness
Grantmaking
To receive funding, organizations must:
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Colorado, with emphasis on serving underprivileged youth throughout the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 97 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $8,839
- Total revenues: $728,393
- Total expenses: $731,027
- Total giving: $729,390
Historical Impact: Since its inception, LibertyGives Foundation has contributed over $11 million to various recipient organizations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,839 | $11,403 | $27,967 |
| Revenue | $728,393 | $734,617 | $800,890 |
| Expenses | $731,027 | $750,981 | $790,655 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $731,027 | $750,981 | $790,655 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $2,559 | $3,767 | $1,750 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
541 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Libertygives Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Clothes to Kids of Denver Inc ($65,392), Invest in Kids ($41,150), National Jewish Health ($36,150).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CLOTHES TO KIDS OF DENVER INC DENVER, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE | $65,392 |
| INVEST IN KIDS DENVER, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE | $41,150 |
| NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH DENVER, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE | $36,150 |
| CLAYTON EARLY LEARNING DENVER, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE | $34,650 |
| HOPECYCLE ENGLEWOOD, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE | $31,150 |
| ROUNDUP RIVER RANCH GYPSUM, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE | $31,150 |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA INC LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $31,150 |
| THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ENGLEWOOD, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE | $31,150 |
| DENVER RESCUE MISSION DENVER, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE | $26,754 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF DENVER DENVER, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE | $26,150 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Gregory B Maffei — President and Chief Executive Officer and Director
- Renee L Wilm — Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer and Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY B MAFFEI | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 1 | — |
| RENEE L WILM | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER/ CAO | 1 | — |
| BRIAN J WENDLING | CAO/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1 | — |
| BEN OREN | EXECUTIVE VP/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CRAIG TROYER | SENIOR VP/ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JESSICA S MOORE | VP/ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL E HURELBRINK | ASSISTANT VP/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Liberty Media has made significant grants to Colorado organizations, including a $75,000 award to Teach For America-Colorado. The foundation continues to actively support nonprofits serving underprivileged youth across Colorado through both financial contributions and employee volunteer engagement.
Liberty Foundation donates $30,000 to seven local nonprofits, highlightingSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Libertygives Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to encourage and promote charitable giving. Since 2010, LibertyGives Foundation has maintained a permanent theme for corporate giving: to support charities that address the needs of underprivileged youth in Colorado, with a focus on proactive and preventative services. Primary funding focus areas include: • Nonprofit human services • Human and social services • Poverty alleviation • Community health • Health and medical services • Health and wellness
How do I apply for a grant from Libertygives Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 125 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $729,390 • Recent notable grants include: • Clothes To Kids of Denver: $65,392 • Invest in Kids: $41,150 • National Jewish Health: $36,150 **Eligibility Requirements:** To receive funding, organizations must: • Be based in Colorado • Benefit underprivileged youth in Colorado • Be organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit • Be sponsored by a Liberty Media employee • Have an established and current relationship with the sponsoring emp…
Where does Libertygives Foundation make grants?
Colorado, with emphasis on serving underprivileged youth throughout the state.
What size grants does Libertygives Foundation award?
In 2024, Libertygives Foundation awarded 97 grants totaling $729K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Libertygives Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Libertygives Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Libertygives Foundation's EIN?
Libertygives Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8004437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Browse active grant opportunities in Libertygives Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
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